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El Cocla, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

El Cocla is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 32. Elevation: 915 ft (279 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

32 Population 1/sq mi density
915 ft Elevation 279 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
97.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population32
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain97.2 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Population32
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Coordinates8.3218°, -80.9181°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.2 inches (2,468 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Cocla

El Cocla is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Cocla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.3218°N, 80.9181°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.2"
156% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 145 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 150 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 137 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 107 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 72 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 99 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 137 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 118 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 116 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 139 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 129 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 127 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 150 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 100 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 148 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 116 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 112 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 135 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 83 km
Mar 31, 1998 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M4.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 87 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 16.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in

El Cocla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in October to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near El Cocla

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in El Cocla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá
Regional de Veraguas

Libraries in El Cocla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cocla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achiote Food and Drinks
Amicaj
Benhur Isaak
Centro 168
Centro China
El Estadio
Florencia
Kiosco Jennifer
Mercabastos
Mercado Agrícola
Mini Super
Mini Super Mitchel
Servicios Múltiples

Stadiums & Teams in El Cocla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Cocla

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Cocla

What is the population of El Cocla?

El Cocla has a population of 32 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Cocla?

El Cocla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.2 inches.

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